Yale University's domestic acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 4.1%, with 21,146 students accepted out of 51,803 applicants. This marks a slight increase from the 3.7% acceptance rate in the previous year (2023), despite the larger applicant pool of 57,465. Historical data points are limited, as years prior to 2023 lack published figures, but the current trend indicates a competitive landscape for prospective students, with a notable drop from previous years leading up to 2023.